Cosmetic Dentist Installs Up In-House Dental Lab

Thu, 09 Apr 2009

A cosmetic dentist in Glasgow has taken his practice to the next level by setting up an in-house dental laboratory and employing his very own dental technician.

Dr Attiq Rahman, clinical director of the Visage Lifestyle Clinic, said the practice is now able to offer patients an unparalleled service thanks to the addition of an in-house ceramist who is present throughout the whole crown/veneer fitting process.

He said: "It is a prohibitively expensive exercise for a dentist to set up and staff a state of the art dental laboratory for their own exclusive use, however I just couldn't see a way to take my cosmetic dentistry to the ultimate level without taking this step."

The in-house dental laboratory is staffed by master ceramist Ian Smith, who Dr Rahman described as "one of the very best ceramists in the country".

Explaining his new role, which he labelled as the pinnacle of his career, Mr Smith said: "What we do at Visage is completely different because I am present from the initial consultation to assist Dr Rahman on the Smile Design, right through to the final appointment when the patient walks out with their perfect smile ."

"Quite often I will use my artist's colour palette to add the final colour and natural characteristics to the crowns and veneers while they are being tried in the patient's mouth. That way I can exactly match the natural teeth in a way that is impossible for any ceramist who cannot work the way we do at Visage."

"In fact, I don't know of any other clinic where a patient can get this level of commitment and expertise and I am thrilled to be part of it," he added.
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